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Black Myth: Wukong is a soulslike game inspired by the legendary journeys of the Monkey King. Dive into the latest updates and news about this captivating title!

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2025

February 24

⚫︎ Despite some views attributing Black Myth: Wukong’s success to its vast Chinese player base, Game Science co-founder and art director Yang Qi shared enlightening data at the West Lake Art Forum at the China Academy of Art. Yang revealed that a surprising 30% of the game’s players come from outside China. Launched in 2024, the game has not only achieved strong sales and high review scores on platforms like Steam and Metacritic but also clinched the Players’ Voice Award at The Game Awards, cementing its status as a globally acclaimed action RPG.

Read more: 30% of Black Myth: Wukong Players Aren't From China, the Game's Art Director Says (80 Level)

February 14

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong was celebrated at the D.I.C.E. Awards, receiving the Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction. Game Science expressed gratitude to the judges, team, partners, and the gaming community for their support. Following a well-deserved break in the previous year, the team is now back at work, though still enjoying some downtime.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Wins Outstanding Art Direction Award at D.I.C.E. Awards (Official Game Science Twitter)

January 15

⚫︎ In a delightful surprise for fans, Game Science released a short film for the Chinese New Year, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The film showcases exclusive Black Myth merchandise such as clothing, plush toys, and tote bags. The first batch is currently available in Mainland China, with Game Science actively seeking global partners to expand distribution.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Devs Release a Surprise Short Film for the 2025 Lunar New Year (Official Game Science Twitter)

2024

December 11

⚫︎ A significant update for Black Myth: Wukong introduced two new endgame modes: Return of Rivals and Gauntlet of Legends, available after completing the main game. These modes offer rematches with bosses, including new moves and adjustable difficulty levels. Players can earn rare treasures, but access to these challenges depends on defeating the corresponding enemies during the main story.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong's big new patch adds shrine challenges, a 'chart to chart the journeyer's journey' (EuroGamer)

August 19

⚫︎ Black Myth: Wukong has made a significant impact in the gaming world, reaching 1 million players on Steam within an hour of its launch. As of August 19, 2025, the game's 24-hour peak player count reached 1,182,305, according to SteamDB.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Hits 1 Million Players in Less Than an Hour (Game8)

⚫︎ Controversy arose over the weekend when it was revealed that a co-publisher of Black Myth: Wukong sent a "Do’s and Don’ts" document to streamers and reviewers. The guidelines restricted discussions on topics such as "violence, nudity, feminist propaganda, fetishization," and other potentially contentious content. This sparked online debates, with some finding the restrictions problematic, while others saw them as reasonable.

Read more: Black Myth: Wukong Early Impressions Are Out Amid Review Guidelines Controversy (Game8)